The 10 Essential Facts about Pole Dancing

10 Essential Facts About Pole
Dancing

Everything You Need to Know About Pole Dancing

Thinking about trying pole dancing for fun or in search of a
new hobby? Here’s everything you need to know consolidated into 10
essential facts.

Recently
entering the sphere of bachelorette party
ideas, pole dancing is a risky endeavor which can still be fun when
executed properly and when everyone in the bridal group demonstrates top mental and
physical agility.

Read on
to know the 10 basic facts about pole dancing everyone should know.

Fact 1: It’s
Difficult

The word
difficult may at first strike you as
subjective but know that in order to perform this art one must be capable of
performing at least one pull-up, and that's no
small feat. Only 10-15% of the male population and 1-3% of the female population
in the US can complete a proper a pull-up.

It's
important to note here that while male pole dancers do exist, 99% of the pole
dancing population is female. Moreover, the ability to do a single pull-up will
merely get you through the simplest pole dancing routine. More advanced dancers
are able to do at least 8 consecutive pull-ups.

Respect!

Fact 2: It’s
Dangerous and Acrobatic

When
executed properly pole dancing appears graceful and fun. But don't let the
talent, technique and years of practice of performing veterans fool you. Pole
dancing is a serious athletic pursuit rife with danger and risk taking
acrobatics.

Bruises,
muscle strain, sprains, tendon wear, and the high risk of spinal cord injury,
head trauma and physical disfigurement are constant daily threats. You should
only embark on your journey as a pole dancer under the careful watch of a
certified instructor, and don't expect to spin and whirl until you've passed a
series of rather serious physical exams.

Again,
respect!

Fact 3: Sexy Comes
with a Price

Pole
dancing is inextricably linked to sexiness, but it's not as sexy as it
outwardly appears. Palm burns, thigh bruises, and scraps all over are the norm.
Even the most trained veterans are constantly doctoring injuries of some sort.

Much
like American football and rugby, physical injury is inherent in the sport.

Fact 4: There are
Three Different Styles

For the
vast majority of the population, the thought of pole dancing conjures the image
of someone performing the kind most often associated with certain clubs and
nightlife environments. Take note there are actually three distinct styles:
artistic, athletic, and sexy.

Fact 5: Being
Scantily Clad is a Matter of Function, not Fashion

This is
an undying point of contention that must be settled. Nothing grips a pole like skin itself. No
gloves, no leggings, no latex body suits can hold a candle to human flesh
insofar as how well it clings to steel.

Moreover,
compromising the nuances in sensory perception imperative to proper technique
would be a disastrous mistake that would invariably lead to injury. Arms, legs,
and abdomen must be fully exposed as a matter of safety.

Fact 6: You Can
Pole Dance Regardless of Your Age

World
champion pole dancer Greta
Pontarell is 67 years old, and she began pole
dancing at age 59!

Fact 7: Pole
Dancing could become an Official Olympic Sport

Of the
three aforementioned styles, the athletic pole proponents are pushing hard to
have the sport included in the world Olympic repertoire. These dancers are high
performance athletes who perform daredevil stunts and demonstrate unparalleled
physical strength.

In those respects
is the sport any different than Olympic diving?

Fact 8: As Mentioned, Men Do it
Too!

In our
recent history men have begun to show an interest in pole. There now exist a
number of competitive men's divisions. Men's natural upper body strength make
them perfect pole candidates.

This has
been demonstrated throughout history across a range of ancient pole forms
including Chinese pole
and Mallakhamb.

Fact 9: The
Mainstream Still Judges but Hopefully not Forever

Champion
pole dancer Marina
Heckwas fired from her job as a kindergarten teacher amid controversy
over her athletic endeavors.

Though
her style of dance is purely athletic, the general stereotypes of pole dancers
are so pervasive as to leave even those furthest removed from them shunned or
persecuted.

Fact 10: Pole
Dancing is a Bachelorette Party Idea

In
recent years, though dangerous and occasionally death defying, taking a pole
dancing class has augmented the scope of bachelorette party ideas available to
ladies planning pre wedding festivities.

If
everyone in your bridal party demonstrates remarkable upper body strength,
appreciates pole either artistically or athletically, and is willing to take
the risk, pole dancing can be a good daytime bachelorette festivity.

With not many choices for bachelorettes, pole dancing, going to a
spa, and hiring fondue chefs
are three of the top choices. Should you decide to do pole we suggest doing it
earlier in the day when your physical strength isn't compromised by fatigue,
not less than an hour after a full stomach, and without any alcohol!